Dell Inspiron 9300 - Manual (Page 95)

Adding and Replacing Parts
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Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin
working inside the computer.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 81.
2 Remove the hinge cover. See page 93.
3 Remove the keyboard. See page 94.
4 Remove the existing battery:
a Disconnect the battery cable connector from the system board.
b Press the release latch on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and lift up the
battery.
5 Install the replacement battery:
a Insert the battery at a 30-degree angle under the release latch with the positive side up,
and then push the battery into place.
b Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
6 Replace the keyboard.
7 Replace the hinge cover.
coin-cell battery
release latch
battery cable connector